While it is widely recognised as a distinct genus a monograph published in 2006 advocates its inclusion in Annona,[2] which also contains custard apples and soursops.

Ripe fruit is very soft and easily bruised, and cannot be stored for long periods of time.

Biriba trees are small to medium in size, and require humid, tropical growing conditions.

Not widely cultivated, they have gained a small degree of popularity as dooryard and container trees elsewhere in the world.

A common pest of Rollinia is the giant silk moth (Arsenura armida), which roosts in masses on the trunks of the trees.